Hong Kong Monitors Tropical Storm Narra as Guangdong Coast Threat Looms
SCMP · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Observatory announced Saturday it will assess whether to issue tropical cyclone warnings next week as Tropical Storm Narra approaches the western Guangdong coast. The storm, currently located 650km west of Hong Kong with sustained winds of 65km/h, is expected to strengthen before potentially turning eastward early next week. Residents should prepare for cloudy skies, heavy showers, and squally thunderstorms affecting coastal areas from early to midweek.
Key Points
- Tropical Storm Narra was positioned approximately 650km west of Hong Kong as of 8am Saturday, with maximum sustained winds of 65km/h
- The storm is expected to linger over Beibu Wan (Gulf of Tonkin) before having a higher chance to turn east to northeast early next week
- The Observatory will assess the need for issuing tropical cyclone warning signals next week, with the No 1 Standby Signal possible within 800km radius
- Narra is forecast to strengthen to 85km/h sustained winds by Sunday and Monday, before weakening to a tropical depression by Wednesday at 55km/h
- Coastal areas should expect windier conditions with occasional heavy showers and squally thunderstorms from early to midweek, with sunny intervals returning Friday
Why It Matters
The approaching storm marks the first potential tropical cyclone threat to Hong Kong this season, prompting authorities to prepare for possible warning signals. The timing of the storm's potential turn toward Hong Kong coincides with the beginning of the workweek, meaning residents and officials must remain vigilant about rapidly changing weather conditions that could disrupt daily activities and transportation .
The approaching storm marks the first potential tropical cyclone threat to Hong Kong this season, prompting authorities to prepare for possible warning signals. The timing of the storm's potential turn toward Hong Kong coincides with the beginning of the workweek, meaning residents and officials must remain vigilant about rapidly changing weather conditions that could disrupt daily activities and transportation .